C-

Westons Mills, NY

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Affordability Score: 54/100

Population: 163 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Westons Mills, NY aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 163 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C- (54/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $66,000, median home value of , median rent of per month, and 19.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,007 per month (studio $778, 1BR $783, 3BR $1,232, 4BR $1,420). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $12,844 per year, consuming 19% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Westons Mills, NY include rent. Pressure points are education, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 78.7% and poverty 12.7% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C-
$66,000
Median household income
Education F
19.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing N/A
N/A
Home value to income ratio
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A-
$1,007/mo
2BR fair market rent (18% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare F
$12,844/yr
Center-based infant care (19% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$66,000
▲ 6% vs national
Per Capita Income
$34,690
Unemployment Rate
78.7%
Poverty Rate
12.7%

Housing

Median Home Value
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
68.8%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,007/mo
▼ 16% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$778
1BR
$783
2BR
$1,007
3BR
$1,232
4BR
$1,420

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
▼ 10 ppt vs national
High School+
32.4%
Median Age
52.3
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$12,844/yr
19% of income
Toddler (Center)
$11,960/yr
Preschool (Center)
$10,400/yr
School-Age (Center)
$10,088/yr

What This Means

Westons Mills, NY receives an overall affordability grade of C- (54/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 163. This area performs well in rent. Challenges include education and childcare. Data was unavailable for housing, commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Westons Mills, NY affordable?
Westons Mills, NY receives an overall affordability grade of C- (54/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $66,000.
What is the cost of living in Westons Mills?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $1,007/mo. Infant childcare $12,844/yr.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →